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Indeed, as aTWoTdevotee himself, Judkins understands why sections of its fanbase are vexed by said detours.

Nevertheless, Judkins believes that these changes are vital to aid the story’s translation from page to screen.

Elayne, Egwene, and Nynaeve dressed regally and on horseback in The Wheel of Time season 3

The Wheel of Time’s fanbase hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with its showrunner

“That’s where television shines.

It has a huge impact on the story as it moves forward.”

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A group of people, including Rand and Moiraine, standing on a sandy cliff in The Wheel of Time season 3

The Wheel of Timehas tried to stick to the story told in its source material, but changes are sometimes necessary

Matt, Nynaeve, and Min speaking to someone wearing a hat in The Wheel of Time season 3

Matt and Min joining Nynaeve in Tanchico is one of season 3’s creative deviations from the book series

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